The Latest Breaking News from Kevin Gallagher

The NT's economic growth is 'heavily influenced' by the Barossa gas project, but its future is increasingly uncertain

Getting back in the black by 2026-27 relies heavily on Santos' $4.7 billion Barossa gas field off the coast of the Tiwi Islands going ahead, but it's facing opposition from traditional owners and rising environmental costs.

ABC News · May 16, 2023

Santos CEO derides Greens influence on energy policy

Santos CEO Kevin Gallagher says Australia's energy policies have handed power to the Greens who just want to shut everything down.

AAP · Apr 6, 2023

Santos confirms Cooper Basin pipeline explosion, as protesters converge on company AGM

The oil and gas company says it is unaware how much gas was released when a pipeline in South Australia's outback exploded in January. Meanwhile, Aboriginal traditional owners walk out of the company's AGM in Adelaide.

ABC News · Apr 6, 2023

NSW Liberals members suspended for ‘elaborate’ branch-stacking scheme – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · Dec 15, 2022

IMF shareholders deeply divided on whether to suspend surcharges on some loans

The International Monetary Fund's executive board on Monday discussed the surcharges it collects from mostly middle- and lower-income countries on larger loans that are not repaid quickly, but failed to agree to launch a formal review.

Reuters · Dec 13, 2022

Riding high on record profits, gas companies warn we could soon be crying poor

Treasurer Jim Chalmers confirmed on Sunday the government was considering all options, including regulating gas companies.

The New Daily · Oct 30, 2022

Santos profit rises three-fold amid energy insecurity as calls for windfall tax intensify

Greens say 300% increase in profits shows Australia is ‘being taken for a ride’ while other activists claim company is ‘burning our long-term future’

The Guardian - AU · Aug 17, 2022

Santos rejects ACCC gas shortage fears

Santos boss Kevin Gallagher has dismissed fears of an east coast gas shortage next year, and warned of concern among LNG customers and investors in Asia.

AAP · Aug 17, 2022

Meet Captain Scotland: the Inverness farmer on his viral Question Time moment

Kevin Gallagher didn’t expect any notoriety from going on Question Time.

The National (Scotland) · Jul 1, 2022

Gas-fired Tallawarra power station increases supply, sister facility to be hydrogen-capable, as energy crisis bites

Energy giants of the Illawarra are responding to the national gas crisis by increasing supply and talking up both renewable and coal seam gas options.

ABC News · Jun 7, 2022